{"product_id":"wreath-for-arabella-a-portrait-of-arabella-stuart-9780854954155","title":"Wreath For Arabella: A portrait of Arabella Stuart","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Doris Leslie\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating historical novel with an unforgettable heroine! Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Maggie O'Farrell, Hilary Mantel and Margaret George.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA lively young girl is fated to become a political pawn...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngland, 1590\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrphaned at a young age, \u003cb\u003eArabella Stuart \u003c\/b\u003eis brought up by her grandmother, the formidable \u003cb\u003eBess of Hardwick\u003c\/b\u003e. With both Tudor and Stuart blood in her veins, she is a possible heir to \u003cb\u003eQueen Elizabeth I\u003c\/b\u003e, but she cares little for the thought of acceding to the throne - nor for the procession of suitors paraded before her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn early encounter with \u003cb\u003eRobert Devereux, Earl of Essex \u003c\/b\u003ehas imprinted itself on her heart, and Arabella has eyes for no other. But he is not only much older, but also a married man. Her love life is the source of much gossip at court and when the queen dies, Arabella finds herself a helpless pawn in the struggle for succession, manipulated by those who would prefer an English queen to a Scottish king. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA brief taste of independence is hers when her cousin \u003cb\u003eJames VI of Scotland\u003c\/b\u003e finally accedes to the throne. But her secret marriage to\u003cb\u003e William Seymour\u003c\/b\u003e places her in a perilous position, for the pair have married without seeking the king's permission. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImprisoned for treason and pining for her love, Arabella hatches a brave but dangerous plan... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill Arabella ever be reunited with the love of her life? Do the pair stand any chance of a happy future together?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr is Arabella destined for heartbreak once again? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWREATH FOR ARABELLA is a compelling historical saga set during the Tudor and Jacobean period of English history, about a strong woman who defied convention to control her own destiny.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'...represents the romanticism of the period ... colorful' - KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46310728237207,"sku":"9780854954155","price":1823.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780854954155.webp?v=1768665693","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/wreath-for-arabella-a-portrait-of-arabella-stuart-9780854954155","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}